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<h1>West Africa AIDS Foundation</h1>
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<h3>Volunteer with WAAF</h3>
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<p><img src="images/volunteer_2.jpg" class="right" alt="kids" />As
a volunteer you can make a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS!</p>
<p>In recent years WAAF and IHCC have worked with a lot of
volunteers and students. Our decision to work with volunteers stems from
our belief that they, with their different backgrounds and experiences,
can help to develop the organization and achieve our mission. We offer
volunteers the opportunity to become part of our staff for different
periods of time and in different areas. Here are some of the areas we
have taken on volunteers in the past:</p>

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<h4>Apply as a Volunteer</h4>
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<p>If you would like to volunteer with us, please complete <a
	href="documents/volunteer_application_form.doc">this document</a> and
send it to our <a href="staff.html#staff_waaf">HR manager</a>.</p>


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<h4>Volunteer Experiences</h4>
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<p><b> Susan Brooks</b></p>
<p><img class="top" src="images/sue2.jpg" alt="Torsten" /> 
Susan Brooks is some one very special to WAAF and  IHCC
She used to work for AIDS Committee of London, Ontario and during one of the partnership visits in 2006, Eddie met her for the first time.  Although she had not visited WAAF ever, she already felt very attached to us and starting working on getting some funding for us.
In 2006, she visited WAAF for the first time and did a lot. She assisted the Almond Tree with various idaeas on how to promote their business, she also made some donations in the form of foot ball jerseys, foot balls, boots etc to the Orphan project as well as conducted the first ever care of the caregiver workshop for staff of IHCC which turned out to be very successful.
She returned to Canada and has always stayed in touch with WAAF and as much as possible assisted us with great fundraising ideas.
Susan remains a very dear partner of WAAF and IHCC.

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<p><b>Torsten Herbst, Australia</b></p>
<p><img class="top" src="images/torsten.jpg" alt="Torsten" /> I
worked with WAAF in 2010 and really enjoyed the experience. I would
highly recommend WAAF to anyone looking for a volunteering experience in
Africa. The organisation is doing some fantastic work here in Ghana and
the people are extremely friendly, very generous and there is a great
atmosphere in this place. Eddie and Naa Ashiley and the rest of the
staff have really made me feel at home.<br />
So what did I do during my time at WAAF? For the most part I redesigned
their website, so if you like it let me know :) Apart from that I helped
out with any IT related matters and found the experience of working with
a small NGO very rewarding. If you have any questions about volunteering
with WAAF or the website please feel free to contact me via email: <a
	href="mailto:torstenherbst@hotmail.com">torstenherbst@hotmail.com</a></p>
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<p><b>Jasper van Duijvenbooden, Netherlands</b><br />
I traveled and worked in Eastern Africa for six months, together with
Karin. Now, 2007, we decided to go to Africa again to enjoy the African
life. Something I recommend to anyone who wants to escape the always
hasty life in the Netherlands or any Western country. We came in contact
with Naa Ashiley, the doctor of IHCC and discussed our opportunities by
email. Karin first had to graduate and I had to quit my job to be able
to leave for six months. It might take some efforts and sacrifice but it
is worth every bit.<br />
At the time of writing we are working for WAAF and IHCC by reviewing the
organizational structure and IT. All the staff and other volunteers made
us feel welcome. It took some time to understand the daily routine but
now we are making ourselves useful as much as possible. People are eager
to innovate and together with the staff, we are really able to make a
change. Besides this I love to speak to people about their life, our
life and the differences. There is so much to learn for me! <br />
If you want to learn and have an open mind, again, I recommend a break
to work as a volunteer to anyone, no matter your background or age. If
you want to know more, contact WAAF / IHCC or email me: <a
	href="mailto:jasper_van_duijvenbooden@hotmail.com">
jasper_van_duijvenbooden@hotmail.com</a></p>
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<p><b>Debbie Ehrenstein, United States</b><br />
During my month and a half service at WAAF, I have been involved in
several projects involving Orphans and Vulnerable Children, (OVC). One
effort was to visit the caretakers and OVCs for whom WAAF is paying
school fees. Dr. Naa wanted an assessment of their general condition,
their family situation and their school attendance. In addition, I have
tried to find other resources that would help the families of our OVCs.
In the course of that search, support groups which also provide
nutritional assistance have been located, and a speaker from the
National Health Scheme has been invited to talk to the Income Generating
Group about the advantages of health insurance. Also, by talking to the
Ministry of Woman and Children's Affairs, and the Department of Social
Welfare, I attempted to gather information about other government
programs that might benefit OVCs and their caretakers. I have enjoyed
the experience of practicing my profession, social work, in another
culture.</p>
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<h4>Past Volunteers</h4>

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<p>WAAF would like to thank all volunteers who have worked for us
over the years:</p>

<p>ANNA GILLEBO, JENNIFER COLNA, FRANCES BROWN, EMMA WINTER, EOGHAN
SHARKEY, ALBERTINE VISBEEK, JANINA STRAUB, MIRJAM KOMDEUR, ESTHER
SANTBERGEN, MARLON MEKERS, WICHERT TRIP, JASPER VAN DUIJVENBODEN,
AVANGELINE VACKETTA, LAUREN MENOR, JESSICA ASSAF, ARASH SADEGHI, JESSICA
ZIGMAN, JESSICA SCOTT, KATHRYN GAUNT, ABA ASIBON, HILLARY ARMSTRONG,
DEBORAH EHRENSTEIN, ARIEL BIGIO, GRALON JOHNSON, TORSTEN HERBST and many
more...</p>


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